Chambers Review
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Capital Markets: Equity: Issuer Counsel - USA
What the Team is Known For
Kirkland & Ellis is a strong team renowned for its work on traditional IPOs and in advising SPACs on their route to market. Attorneys at Kirkland are also recognized for capabilities in high-yield and investment-grade transactions. The firm brings together a suite of specializations across the firm to provide the debt and equity practice with well-rounded support. It acts for clients across a range of industries and is a popular choice for private equity funds engaging in complex capital markets transactions.
Strengths
"Kirkland & Ellis is experienced in all aspects of capital markets. The lawyers balance the unique aspects of their clients within the legal framework prescribed."
"The team has an incredible volume of experience and expertise in complex matters."
"Kirkland & Ellis lawyers are incredibly responsive and offer very thorough and creative solutions."
Work Highlights
Kirkland & Ellis advised Eli Lilly on a four-tranche $4 billion registered bond offering.
Notable practitioners
Matthew Pacey is a highly regarded capital markets attorney able to assist clients, both on the issuer and underwriter side, on a range of varied and complex securities transactions.
"Matt is able to give practical advice when handling complex matters. He has a good feel for the pulse of the market so gets the best deals for his clients."
"He is the most trusted resource for capital markets."
Joshua Korff's accomplishments in the field garner him the respect of issuers and financial sponsors in diverse securities transactions.
"Joshua has a strong command of business issues. He is a sophisticated and practical problem solver."
"He has tremendous experience and knowledge."
"Joshua has a wealth of experience and is on the cutting edge of transactions."
Julian Seiguer is particularly experienced in the energy industry and regularly advises on sector-related equity offerings, including IPOs. He also comes recommended for his knowledge of debt issuances.
"Julian has very significant technical expertise and business acumen."
"He is a very sharp and practical lawyer."
Sean Wheeler is regularly sought out to handle major IPOs, follow-on equity offerings and debt transactions on behalf of issuers and investment banks. He is particularly experienced at advising on securities connected with the energy industry.
"Sean is a very talented capital markets lawyer."
Debbie Yee brings capital markets experience to the firm with knowledge of debt and equity transactions and she particularly stands out for her busy IPO practice.
"She is a really talented lawyer."
"Debbie is a great capital markets attorney. She's hard working and experienced."
Monica Shilling is noted for her expertise in capital markets law. Her experience includes handling major IPOs, follow-on offerings and investment-grade debt transactions.
"Monica Shilling is fantastic. She is very intelligent and commercially practical."
Pippa Bond is highly commended for her work advising issuers and underwriters on the full range of debt and equity securities offerings.
"Pippa is the prime outside counsel. She gives clients the right tools to make decisions."
"She is a fantastic capital markets lawyer."
Rachel Sheridan helps banks, issuing companies and private equity sponsors navigate all aspects of debt and equity capital markets, including IPOs.
"Rachel is an excellent and extremely experienced lawyer who takes the time to understand her client."
"Rachel's depth of experience allows her to bring extremely relevant perspectives. She's extremely bright and gets things done."
"Rachel is a fabulous and very reliable lawyer."
Sophia Hudson has a widely recognized practice advising on capital market transactions, boasting expertise in cross-border deals.
"Sophia is a wonderful capital markets lawyer. She has key commercial judgment and good instincts."
"Sophia is very thoughtful about the complex situations she is confronted with."
"She is incredibly technically proficient but has a great commerciality and is a go-to thought partner for tricky situations."
Michael Rigdon is an up-and-coming partner based in Houston. He has notable experience advising on a variety of debt and equity offerings.
"He has very good breadth of knowledge and provides great answers efficiently."
"He is always knowledgeable on market trends and issues. Michael is an excellent, practical lawyer."
Marwa Elborai advises European issuers on Rule 144A and Regulation S offerings. She enjoys a strong reputation for high-yield work in the context of leveraged financings.
William Burke is noted for his work representing issuers and private equity firms. He comes highly recommended for his ability to handle complex bond issuances. He is held in high regard for being admitted to the New York Bar.